I had notes for a piece that would explore France’s options in fighting the terrorists within. I saw two possible models: their own campaign against Algerian terrorists in the 50s (which I had mentioned in one of my first posts … Continue reading →
Take a look at the news roundup website Memeorandum today. The headlines and blurbs tell a story. At the very top we have “Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries”: Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday … Continue reading →
France responds. Why on earth was this not done earlier? Was it because everyone was hoping the crocodile would eat them last?: The operation, carried out in coordination with U.S. forces, struck a command centre, recruitment centre for jihadists, a … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I’m adding this video of Ted Cruz speaking on the Paris attacks, which I hadn’t yet seen when I wrote yesterday’s posts. I think it deserves a post of its own.] I don’t know about you, but this is … Continue reading →
Meanwhile, the candidates of the left stick to the “see no Islam, hear no Islam, speak no Islam” line with regard to terrorists. Hillary Clinton did a mighty convoluted dance during the debate last night: When moderator John Dickerson asked … Continue reading →
Earlier today I wrote a post that featured powerful responses from Ben Carson and Ted Cruz to yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Paris. At the time, Trump had only responded very briefly to say that his prayers are with the victims. … Continue reading →
In the thick of a nightmare that’s unfortunately real, time seems to telescope or expand: Anthony, another survivor [of the concert shooting], said the fact that he was at the back of the room saved his life. The moving crowd … Continue reading →
The ghouls of ISIS are celebrating the attacks and threatening more to come: “American blood is best and we will taste it soon.” Which brings up the topic of why we haven’t had a large scale terrorist attack in this … Continue reading →
It’s been crystal clear to anyone who cares to think about it for even a moment that the recent influx of “Syrian refugees” would contain terrorists, and most likely ISIS terrorists. There really was never any question about it; their … Continue reading →
Yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Paris were exactly the sort of thing everyone who has been paying attention to ISIS (which claimed responsibility, and probably isn’t lying) was expecting. Unfortunately, the details of exactly where, when, and how were not predicted. … Continue reading →
I’ve been holding off writing about the Russian plane crash in Egypt until we get more definitive news about the possibility of a bomb. But with the announcement that Russia, which had been downplaying the bomb rumors, has now halted … Continue reading →
Most readers here know I pretty much can’t stand Jeb Bush. I don’t mean personally; no doubt he’s a nice man who loves his wife and all that. I can’t stand him as a candidate and know no one who … Continue reading →